Libya’s Liberation Katherine Ramirez PD1

Libya: Geography and Location

Libya: Geography and Location Northern Africa Along Mediterranean coast Next to Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia and Algeria 90% of land desert or semi desert Flat, barren with depressions and plateaus Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, gypsum

King Idris Born: 12 March 1889 Muslim male First and only king of Lybia (1951-1969) Chief of the Senussi Muslim order. Overthrown in coup of army officers led my Gaddafi Monarchy abolished after reign and Republic proclaimed 

Muammar Gaddafi 1942: born near Sirte, Libya Islamic, Male 1969: Seized power from King Idris in bloodless coup and became Head of State until 1977 1973: Declared "cultural revolution" with formation of "people's committees" 1977: Declares "people's revolution" creating the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriyah and calls himself Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council of Libya October 20th 2011 (67): captured and killed by rebel forces (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2011/oct/20/unverified-footage-gaddafi-body-video)

REVOLUTIONS! U.S Vs Lybia

Similarities of Revolutions Entire nation was involved in revolution –children and teens included Empowered by patriotism and raised it through nation A lot of bloodshed Innocent killed Controversy among population whether to change loyal or not Marks a turn in history for said nation Calls for change in government Rebels are not trained, just citizens fighting for beliefs

REVOLUTIONS! U.S Vs Lybia

Differences Weaponry- more advanced now than before Leaders for Rebels in Lybia not distinguished like in American Revolution There was no “Mother Country” fighting for Libya like the British did for the US Fighting was a lot shorter in Libya compared to that of the American Revolution Libyan Revolution seen around the world, while the American Revolution was only seen by the Americans and not the opposing British forces back home

What now? Libya is now freed from it’s dictator and oppressor after his death. It’s come to a new beginning and it’s left with no actual leaders, just a ton of overly excited rebels ready for the next step which would be the formation of a new and more just government. A Constitution is probably to be written and enforced, but in the mean time a team to put together the said document must be found and be put to work. Right now, the newly free people of Libya are on cloud nine, but need to step down soon, because reality will hit soon and there must be change in the lifestyle from the past reign and bloody revolution before more discontent is stirred and lives are lost.

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